Drones is written by Christian Olde Wolbers, Raymond Herrera, Burton C. Bell. ✔️
When was Drones released?
It is first released on April 19, 2004 as part of Fear Factory's album "Archetype" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Drones lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the modern age and its dehumanizing affects have been compared to drones that inhabit a hive by the song 'Drones' made by Fear Factory which thus brings people to surrendering death and the futility of material pursuits through their cry of despair, angst, reflection, solitude and heartbreak. The lyrics mean to reflect on the minute yet unavoidable aspects of our existence like despair, loss and even death. They also express the futility of life, so the song is heavy with themes such as despair, crisis of faith, and loneliness which are more appropriate for an adult audience. The phrases 'lost in the maze' and 'falling away' recur throughout the lyrics and this is what brings about the sense of hopelessness and confusion that might be too much for the younger ones. Moreover, the descriptions of 'a dead drone in the hive' and 'the wage of sin' imply a very pessimistic view of life which is typical of a PG-13 movie. ✔️